WF5 9AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9AN

WF5 9AN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 9AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9AN, encompassing approximately 399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9AN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cross Keys with total crimes: 4
  • B6129 with total crimes: 1
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 1

WF5 9AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson315.030.00%
Other theft27.510.00%
Vehicle crime15.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.520.00%
Other crime15.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Public order12.500.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson215.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.010.00%
Other crime12.500.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.510.00%
Other crime15.010.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.520.00%
Other theft15.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17.510.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.010.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order212.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs110.020.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Public order12.500.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%

In July 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime110.020.00%
Public order12.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 9AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Keys
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 2. B6129
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1